Food hygiene ratings handed to two Newcastle restaurants

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Newcastle’s restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Newcastle’s restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

Oli And Joes, at 427 - 429 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on August 1.

And The Siam Zaa, at The Siam Zaa 4 Waterloo Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne was also given a score of four on August 1.

It means that of Newcastle's 666 restaurants, cafes and canteens with ratings, 488 (73%) have ratings of five and just one has a zero rating.